February 20, 2013

BONDING WITH WHOLE FAMILY

One of the amazing things about our experience was how our whole family bonded with our "son".  He took to everyone immediately and seemed very comfortable.  He blended right in like he's always belonged with us all.  He particularly like the idea that there are 9 grandchildren in the family.  From my youngest grandson who is 3 to the oldest who is 13.  My oldest grandson was fondly referred to as "big boy" by him.  Corbett is a football player who plays the line & looks the part, hence the title "big boy".  Actually he was graduated to "big ox" one day when we were all having a picnic together & all the boys were ganging up on Corbett trying to get the football away.  He had 3 boys on his back, knocked to the ground, but wouldn't give up that ball.  From that point on he was then known effectionately as "big ox" by T.  (decided we'll use his initial).  He spent quite a bit of time at my daughter Tracy's house, since she lives the closest, hanging out with her 2 boys, Owen 11 & "big ox"!!!!  He really enjoyed being there, and wasn't the least bit shy. 

We also had a few sleep overs here with my 3 oldest grandsons.  My grandson Johnathan enjoyed being with him & T enjoyed him equally as well.  It was such a blessing to see him interact with all my grandchildren.  Many times he would say to me, "good family, very good family"!!